Three catalytic converters were reportedly stolen from vehicles parked at the Halifax MBTA station Tuesday, Wicked Local Halifax reported.

Halifax police received three calls between 5:20 p.m. and 6:10 p.m. from commuters who said the catalytic converter, a metal part used in controlling auto emissions, had been removed from their cars during the day. The MBTA police were notified.

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Last month, Carver police urged motorists to park their cars in places with good lighting after two reported thefts of catalytic converters. Converters can be sold for scrap for as little as $40 and as much as $200, and they cost about $1,000 to replace, police said.